Lamakaan

Our month of Coen Brothers' screenings includes a film by another director who paved the way for the kind of work the Coen Brothers did. The Long Goodbye (1973) updates Philip Marlowe, the iconic hard-boiled detective created by the novelist Raymond Chandler in the 1940s and who laid the template for many a classical Hollywood detective thriller. Marlowe now is a scruffy remnant of the 1960s, harassed by, among others, an incredibly fussy cat.

Moving Images in collaboration with Lamakaan
invites you to the screening of Yousuf Saeed's Film

"Khusrau Dariya Prem Ka"

Post-screening Q&A, discussion with the Director about the movie will follow.

ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

A talk on ‘Legacy of Quli Qutb Shah’ is being organized as part of Fourth Anniversary of Hyderabad Youth Mirror (HYM), a platform focused on youth, Hyderabad, and regional stuff.

Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of Hyderabad, not only laid foundation of iconic Charminar but also played vital role in promoting art, diversity and distinct features what we today associate with Hyderabad and Deccan.

The talk will explore contributions of Quli Qutb Shah in various spheres.

Entry is Free and Open to All.

Preserving Charminar from Encroachments

2018 marks 500 years since the Qutb Shahi dynasty was established in 1518 by Sultan Quli Qutb Shah. And 73 years later, his grandson and fourth king of the dynasty founded the city of Hyderabad, with the iconic Charminar being its foundation. Built to mark the new city's beginning and the end of a supposed plague, the edifice today is Hyderabad's face.

And 427 years since it was constructed, the Charminar has witnessed the city grow around it, having seen the end of two dynasties. But over time, the iconic structure has been subject to encroachments and disturbances, in spite of it being a national monument protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. While that in itself is not something new, how it has happened over time will is something we as citizens should look at, especially in terms of protecting our heritage.

And to understand that, or guest speaker will be Mr. Milan Kumar Chauley, who is the Superintending Archaeologist with the ASI, looking after all the national monuments in both Andhra and Telangana. Mr. Chauley will deliver a talk and also make a presentation about the Charminar and its surrounding encroachments.

About the speaker:
Mr. Milan Kumar Chauley first joined service as a Documentation Officer with Delhi government's archaeology department in 2002. He joined the ASI in 2003, working for its excavation branch in Bhubaneshwar and Delhi. In 2012, Mr. Chauley became a Superintending Archaeologist directly after writing the UPSC exam, following which he was appointed to the Telangana circle as the same in 2017.

ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

Rangasthalam Actors Studio is conducting a 2 days acting workshop.

It’s a perfect opportunity for you to hone your acting skills. The workshop will involve a lot of theatre games helpful to improve concentration, relaxation, observation and imagination. There would be improvisations to understand the moment to moment work. Exercises like sense memory and emotional memory would help actors to bring out their emotions realistically. Basics of characterization would be taught. That will help actors to create unique characters.
The workshop will cover voice modulation, vocal range and speech work. The workshop will enable the actors to build their confidence to perform.
.

Date- 25 Aug– 26 Aug

Time – 11.00 am to 6.00 pm

Venue- Lamakaan

Course Overview-
 Concentration and focus exercises
 Observation games and observed character
 Creative Imagination
 Relaxation and ease in performance
 Improvisations and storytelling
 Creating relationships and behaviour.
 Emotional memory and Sense Memory
 Characterization and character analysis
 Operative words and beats
 Voice culture and voice modulation
 Vocal range
 Physical awareness, flexibility and body rhythm.
 Body language, mannerisms, gestures and posture.

About the instructor – Kumar Nitin is an actor, director and actor trainer. He is a devoted theatre professional who has performed in more than 500 shows and directed many plays. He has extensive actor training experience. He is trained in western as well as Indian acting techniques. He has done MA in theatre and MFA in Acting form USA.
You can join the workshop by paying just Rs 1000. For admissions and admission related enquiry please contact on
Contact- rangasthalamactorsstudio@gmail.com
Mobile - 6309749717

#RangasthalamActorsStudio #RAS #actorslife #auditions #casting #theatre #drama #artist #play

Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, collaborative, social setting. Writing doesn't have to be all by oneself. We welcome anyone who writes, regardless of genre, language or age. We have members writing novels, short stories, poetry, screenplays, essays, school reports and more. What we do, basically: One of the members of Write Club (anyone with a participation count over 2 consecutive meetups) hosts a session. They bring forth a theme and writing exercises. We all then write to the host’s prompts and guidelines for about an hour. Once we're done writing, we read out our write-ups (optional). We also exchange feedback and constructively critique each other's works. Entry is free, anyone with an interest in writing can walk in. Bring your writing devices and we’re all set! We promise to provide you with good coffee and a super-creative conversation. We have Write Club sessions every Saturday afternoon – 3 to 6 PM

Apna Watan in collaboration with Lamakaan invites you to the screening of Yousuf Saeed's Film

"Campus Rising"

Post-screening Q&A, discussion with the Director about the movie will follow.

ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

Rangasthalam Actors Studio is conducting a 2 days acting workshop.

It’s a perfect opportunity for you to hone your acting skills. The workshop will involve a lot of theatre games helpful to improve concentration, relaxation, observation and imagination. There would be improvisations to understand the moment to moment work. Exercises like sense memory and emotional memory would help actors to bring out their emotions realistically. Basics of characterization would be taught. That will help actors to create unique characters.
The workshop will cover voice modulation, vocal range and speech work. The workshop will enable the actors to build their confidence to perform.
.

Date- 25 Aug– 26 Aug

Time – 11.00 am to 6.00 pm

Venue- Lamakaan

Course Overview-
 Concentration and focus exercises
 Observation games and observed character
 Creative Imagination
 Relaxation and ease in performance
 Improvisations and storytelling
 Creating relationships and behaviour.
 Emotional memory and Sense Memory
 Characterization and character analysis
 Operative words and beats
 Voice culture and voice modulation
 Vocal range
 Physical awareness, flexibility and body rhythm.
 Body language, mannerisms, gestures and posture.

About the instructor – Kumar Nitin is an actor, director and actor trainer. He is a devoted theatre professional who has performed in more than 500 shows and directed many plays. He has extensive actor training experience. He is trained in western as well as Indian acting techniques. He has done MA in theatre and MFA in Acting form USA.
You can join the workshop by paying just Rs 1000. For admissions and admission related enquiry please contact on
Contact- rangasthalamactorsstudio@gmail.com
Mobile - 6309749717

#RangasthalamActorsStudio #RAS #actorslife #auditions #casting #theatre #drama #artist #play

On this Sunday morning through afternoon come and explore wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Breads and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts and Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces. Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm For details: 9642731329. Entry Free. All are Welcome.

India to Australia on Bike by CANDIDA LOUIS
Candida Louis will be travelling to Australia by bike shortly.

#AustralasianOdyssey
Why Travel?: Although there exist multiple channels to empower women including literacy, financial security, rights education, etc., I personally
believe that travel and learning about multiple cultures, people and ideas through first-hand experience is the most powerful educational tool.

Why Me?: Hailing from a small town in India (Hubli) and having traveled extensively both within in India and internationally, I have experienced
first-hand, the growth as a person and in confidence levels enabled by travel. And, I have realized that people and world at large is not as bad or
dangerous as it is made to be on a daily basis. And, I want to spread this message as wide as possible.

Envisioned Societal Impact: Encourage women from semi-urban and rural parts of developing Asian countries discover themselves, gain
confidence and grow both personally and professionally through travel experiences.

Objective: To impart the Educational and Empowerment virtues and benefits of travel to the women folk in semi-urban and rural areas in
countries such as India, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and Australia.

Why Women?: Women in this part of the world, especially in the non-urban areas are still considered and treated as the weaker gender and are
dependent on men both socially and economically. Some of them who want to break this hold need to adequately educated.

CANDIDA LOUIS
RIDER PROFILE

Professional biker and travel designer, Candida Louis has led more than 34 customised biking group
tours, within India and internationally, having ridden in 14 Countries and 5 Continents, with the
highlight being a 7 month solo ride across 22 states in India covering 34,000 km. She has published
multiple blogs and articles about her journey and has been features in online and digital
publications across India.
With more than 13 years of biking experience, Candida is looking to winder the horizons for Indian
bikers and biking communities and invite them to lifechanging journeys across the world.

ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

Dramanon presents 'SHUT THE SPEAK UP' - A collection of short plays featuring actors from Dramanon's recent theatre workshop.

About the plays:

Whyducation
What is education? Should we trust it to do everything it promises? Or should we be asking for more? Do we ask our children what they think? And when we DO ask, do we really listen?
Written and Devised by: Akshita, Anushka & Harika
Directed by Harika Vedula
Cast: Akshita Upadhyayula & Anushka Shah

Looks Get in the Way
Appearances can be deceiving. In a world of Instagram and hashtags they've become unnecessarily important. So how do you get past that? The answer is that you have to hide in plain sight.
Written by D.M. Larson.
Adapted & Directed by: Rahul Ghosh
Cast: Preeti Ramesh & Vishwajit Ram

A Play about Color
A Play About Color, is originally a response to an invitation by teacher, playwright, director and script analyst Norman A. Bert to American university students to contribute their thoughts about being ethnically diverse in America.
This has been rewritten conceptualizing the essence of the play and its significance in the Indian context with cultural diversity, individual identities and belonging as key subjects.
Written by: Norman A. Bert & Various Others
Adapted & Directed by: Ganesh Nallari
Cast: Akruth Reddy, Deepika Mahidhara, Jessil J Velacheril, Monica Reddy & Satya Kethineedi

The Last Cigarette
A conversation between two people of two different generations with similar aspirations in life. One comes with fresh knowledge and the other comes with a full fledged experience. But how necessary are these to achieve what they aspire for?
Written By: Jayakrishna, Ravi Kumar & Sashidhar
Directed By: Sashidhar Kocharlakota
Cast: Jayakrishna Moida & Ravi Kumar Polasa

Priceless
What is art ? How does one measure the value of art? And what does Tagore have to do with all this ? Featuring a well traveled art connoisseur, an art loving museum owner, their better halves and a helper. Come find out for yourself in this bittersweet comedy that is aptly titled 'Priceless '.
Written & Directed by: Kanishka Dasgupta
Cast: Akshay Kalyan, Divya Gulecha, Nanda Kishore, Nandini Ramakuru & Sajin Sabu

Venue: Lamakaan
Age Limit: 15 yrs and above
Telebooking: 9985561341/7799060457/ 9701052861

This is a concert celebrating heirloom Indian Folk in its unique and original form. . Indian folklore and folk music is classical talent which many Indians remain unaware of. Given how vast and diverse the country is, and the fact that at about every 100 kilometers a different dialect is spoken, its musical traditions have been woefully neglected for lack of interest, knowledge and touristic value.It is my humble effort to revive and keep true Indian folk music alive not only in India but also on the international diaspora. My music concerts are just not about singing, but narrating the history and interpretation of every pastoral folk rendition accompanied by authentic instrumentals. In this particular concert, I will take the audience through a journey from North to South India through folk music in its original language. I would be singing almost 20 folk songs in 10+ different languages.I had first done this concert in India International Centre in Delhi, followed by yet another detailed version of it in India High Commission London. I now want to spread awareness around Indian folk and take it within Indian and abroad.

We conclude our month of the Coen Brothers' films with Barton Fink (1991). The title character, Fink, is a celebrated playwright invited by a Hollywood producer to write for films. He arrives in LA to a writer's block and the company of a murderer. The film won the brothers the top prize at Cannes.

Palestine is a place of immense natural diversity and an ancient, unique history stretching back an astounding 11,000 years. The Palestinians are a warm and welcoming people with a rich culture living under exceptionally challenging circumstances because of the brutally enforced Israeli military occupation.

We will look at various facets of life in Palestine through photographs and personal experiences. These comprise dance, theater, art and education as much as segregation, house demolitions, tear gas and bullets that are everyday realities in Palestinian lives.

AM DINESH CHINDALURU I AM FROM ANDHRA PRADESH,ONE OF THE MEMBER IN TELANGANA STATE FILM CHAMBAR OF COMMERCE (PRODUCER) & BUT MY PASSION MORE THAN DIRECTION "SVCA" PRODUCTION NO- 1 ALREADY FILM SHOOTING DONE 2016,RIGHT NOW WE ARE PROMOTIONS START,MUST AND SHOULD PLEASE SUPPORT TO ME,THESE IS SMALL BUDGET MOVIE.WE ARE TEAM TRY TO OUR FEATURE FILM "TITLE" LOGO LAUNCHIHNG LIKE TO INTERST OUR "LAMAKAAN" PLEASE MY INTENSION UNDERSTAND TO GIVE ME JUST 2HOURS.WE ARE ALL TEAM MEMBERS OF 20 ONLY WILL BE COME.
Official Facebook Page :Sri Venkateswara Creative Arts
Official Twitter Page :SVCA_official

UNVEILING ‘TITLE’ & ‘RELEASE DATE’
ON AUGUST 31ST AT LAMAKAAN 12:00PM

A play about a middle-aged man who places an obituary advertisement in local newspapers even when he is alive and disappears. Once when he is caught, the police come face-to-face with a hard-hitting set of incidents which made him take up such a bizarre decision.

Inspired by a true story

Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, collaborative, social setting. Writing doesn't have to be all by oneself. We welcome anyone who writes, regardless of genre, language or age. We have members writing novels, short stories, poetry, screenplays, essays, school reports and more. What we do, basically: One of the members of Write Club (anyone with a participation count over 2 consecutive meetups) hosts a session. They bring forth a theme and writing exercises. We all then write to the host’s prompts and guidelines for about an hour. Once we're done writing, we read out our write-ups (optional). We also exchange feedback and constructively critique each other's works. Entry is free, anyone with an interest in writing can walk in. Bring your writing devices and we’re all set! We promise to provide you with good coffee and a super-creative conversation. We have Write Club sessions every Saturday afternoon – 3 to 6 PM

K-Circle is today India's oldest quiz club, formed in 1972, and is based in the twin cities of Hyderabad & Secunderabad. This Saturday would be the K-Circle Quiz of the Month at Lamakaan which would be a lively, engaging and informally informative quiz session that anybody is welcome to attend! A motley group, K-Circle is open to members of all ages. We are a truly informal club as we don’t have a form for new entrants to fill. There are no registrations, no frills, no badges, no pins/medals, no passwords. . . if you come in late, you just may have to perch on the window sill, but that's about it! The quiz would be a team event, with the teams being formed on spot. Do bring your friends and family along as well for what should surely be a thrilling Saturday evening! K-Circle quizzes have the well-deserved reputation of being thoroughly researched, highly interesting and innovative (far removed from the mugging-from-GK books sort of quiz that is all too common hereabouts). We meet every Saturday at a pre-decided location in the twin cities. Information regarding upcoming sessions is updated on the website - www.kcircle.com As well as our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/kcircle/ You can also add yourself to our subscribers' mailing list by sending an email to kckcircle@gmail.com.

Based on one of the finest works of Agatha Christie. A murder mystery that enthralls audience till the end..

On this Sunday morning through afternoon come and explore wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Breads and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts and Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces. Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm For details: 9642731329. Entry Free. All are Welcome.

Discover the world of gorgeous lettering without dip pens or brush pens. Faux calligraphy – calligraphy created with any writing instrument at hand ( regular pen, pencil, chalk etc..), this calligraphy technique will allow you to create beautiful lettering with regular tools at hand; plus develop muscle memory, that will prove to be of much use on pursuance of dip pen calligraphy.
What you’ll learn:
• Faux calligraphy ( majuscles as well as miniscules) worksheets + exemplar
• Different writing styles using faux calligraphy technique ( worksheets will be provided)
• At the end of the workshop participants will create a floral wreath with their name in it as a recap of what they learnt in the 3 hour workshop.
ALL SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED
FEE- ₹1500
(Age group: 12+)
for registration contact : nsharmila2014@gmail.com

In light of the recent events that have taken place in many parts of the country and one of our own revolutionary poet Varavara Rao being arrested along with the other arrests and raids that have plagued the homes of people like Prof. K. Satyanarayana, Lamakaan is hosting a panel discussion this Sunday, 2 September, 2018 from 3:30PM to 6PM on dissent and democracy, in order to debate the current government's approach to silence the voices of people who speak for the marginalised in our civil society today. We have an emminent list of panelists that includes Prof. K. Satyanarayana (EFLU), Prof. Susie Tharu, Prof. Thirumal. P (UoH), Prof. N. Manohar Reddy (NALSAR), Dr. Jayashree Subramanian (Independent Researcher), Prof. Harjinder Singh Laltu (IIIT) and Dr. Sherin B.S. (EFLU). Dr. Sherin B. S. will also moderate the session.

An honest portrayal of the Most Celebrated Works Gulzar Sahab, Manto Sahab and Premchand Sahab. The stories of honesty, humanity, dark humor and insanity. A roller coaster ride of emotions through a set of 3 crafted performances.

Consists of 3 short plays:
1) nishaana
2) poos की raat
3) khuda hafiz

This month, Cinephiles Film Club celebrates the history of Japanese anime film. We start with one of the newest landmarks, the highest-grossing anime film yet, Makato Shinkai's 'Your Name'.

" Two strangers find themselves linked in a bizarre way. When a connection forms, will distance be the only thing to keep them apart? "
- from IMDB

On the eve of the historic day when Supreme Court delivers its judgement, the LGBTQ comunity along with its allies meets in solidarity and discuss the journey so far and reflect on the judgement, whichever way it goes.

At a time when independent journalistic freedom is being heavily curtailed, mainstream media is dancing to the tunes of the ruling or capitalist class of the country. Vocal voices against atrocities against Dalits, Adivasis and other left activists are being jailed and their houses raided. This comes exactly a year after the murder that shocked the progressive sphere of the country - the death of rationalist and journalist Gauri Lankesh


About the Speaker
Mr Paranjoy is a very evocative journalist, known for his stringent placement against exploitative industries. Paranjoy was the chief editor of Economic and Political Weekly until 2017 and is an alumnus of the St. Stephen’s College, Delhi and the Delhi School of Economics. He, in his resplendent career of over four decades has ventured into print, television radio and all versions of public media. He is a prolific author, and a diligent commentator. He is a very zealous figure in the intellectual spaces of the country and has spoken largely on the political economy and media. He is a visiting faculty to prestigious institutes like the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, University of Delhi, Indian Institute of Management and so on. He has also been a member to the Press Council of India on the nomination of University Grants Commission for a period of three years. He also donned the hat of the President of the Foundation for Media Professionals for two years. He has also penned many insightful books including The Gas Wars, Crony Capitalism and the Ambanis, Media Ethics, Truth Fairness and Objectivity, Divided We Stand, India In A Time of Coalitions to name a few. He has also directed documentaries. ‘Idiot Box or Window of Hope’, ‘Koyla ya Kaala Shaap’ are to name a few.

All are welcome, entry free.

From booking cases against dissenting voices to mob lynching, the socio-political atmosphere today in the country has become that of fear. Be it student leaders or rights activists, labels such as “urban naxals” and “anti-nationals” are being thrown at those who differ and voice their opinion, especially against the ruling government.

It is in that context that Jawaharlal Nehru University research scholar Umar Khalid, who faced an attack on his life, will discuss aforementioned subjects in conversation with Arunank Latha, student leader from Osmania University this Friday evening at 4 pm. We at Lamakaan invite all of you to be part of the discussion

India Foundation for the Arts (IFA)
in collaboration with
Lamakaan
presents

Imagined Homeland - a counterpose to the colonial-anthropological representation of tribes in India
a presentation by Sharbendu De

Friday, September 07, 2018 | 07:30 PM | Lamakaan
Off-Road No 1, Banjara Hills, Opposite GVK One, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500 034

Join us for a presentation by lens-based visual artist Sharbendu De on the lives of the Lisus, an indigenous forest-dwelling community located on the Indo-Myanmar border of Arunachal Pradesh. Sharbendu will share his photographic and video work through an understanding of the stereotypes and politics of representation of marginalised communities.

Sharbendu De is a lens-based visual artist, academic, and writer. His work explores the intersections between documentary and conceptual approaches. Symbolism, mythology, and dream interpretation influence his art practice. He has an MA in Photojournalism from the University of Westminster, London (2010). His six-year-long photographic project Imagined Homeland is soon to be exhibited at Prix Voies Off in Arles, France, and at the Indian Photography Festival at Hyderabad. Sharbendu grew up in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands but presently lives in New Delhi.

Sharbendu De received a grant under the Arts Research programme, made possible with support from Titan Company Limited.

ENTRY FREE & OPEN TO ALL!!!

Enact a 4 to 7 minute monologue. 10 finalist will get a chance to perform on 14th Sept on stage, with lights, sound and basic makeup. Three winners will be given certificate and prize.
Registration- Entry fee Rs 50 and fill the form and send it to rangasthalamactorsstudio@gmail.com or contact 6309749717.

Language – Telugu, Hindi and English
First round – 8 th Sept Lamakaan-an Open Cultural Space.
Final Round - Sept 14th with lights, costume and sound at Lamakaan-an Open Cultural Space.
Three prizes will be given...

Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, collaborative, social setting. Writing doesn't have to be all by oneself. We welcome anyone who writes, regardless of genre, language or age. We have members writing novels, short stories, poetry, screenplays, essays, school reports and more. What we do, basically: One of the members of Write Club (anyone with a participation count over 2 consecutive meetups) hosts a session. They bring forth a theme and writing exercises. We all then write to the host’s prompts and guidelines for about an hour. Once we're done writing, we read out our write-ups (optional). We also exchange feedback and constructively critique each other's works. Entry is free, anyone with an interest in writing can walk in. Bring your writing devices and we’re all set! We promise to provide you with good coffee and a super-creative conversation. We have Write Club sessions every Saturday afternoon – 3 to 6 PM

Theyyam is a fascinating ritualistic art form, very unique to Kerala. It is a colorful, expressive and transcendent experience both for the artist and the audience. Few Indians and westerners have explored this art so far. I have captured some of its beauty with my lens following artists and watching many Theyyams for months. My book 'Theyyam: Merging with the Divine' is going to be published shortly. The book is a collection of the photographs I have taken and folktales of Theyyams that I have gathered from artists and local experts.

Kalabitan presents "Saga of the Rains" a collage of classical rain Ragas, poems and Bengali Songs at Lamakaan on 8 September 2018, Saturday, 7.30 PM. Artists are Barnali & Lahari (Vocal), Sohini & Swapan (Recitation) and Abhijit (Tabla).
Entry Free

Contact: 9440543341

I created this workshop for who interested in Watercolour painting..!!

CITIZEN'S VOICE ON
'THREAT TO DEMOCRACY AND CONSTITUTION OF INDIA'

INTERACTION WITH PANELISTS:

1- Sandeep Pandey: Magasasay Award Winner; Founder Member-Socialist Party(India);
2- Dr Kalapala Baburao: retd Chief Scientist, IICT; President-Human Rights Forum-Hyderabad;
3- Adv Syed Taraq Quadri: General Secretary-Soofi Academy; former State Minorities Commission Member
4- Sagar Dhara: former UNEP consultant; Author of two Supreme Court Committee Reports
5- Ravela Somaiah: Convenor-Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Vignana Samiti
6- Smt Sajaya Kakarla, Director at Caring Citizens Collective, columnist, social activist.

All Citizens Welcome

Dr Lubna Sarwath, General Secretary & Spokesperson, 9963002403
Gopal Patangay, Vice President & Treasurer, 9985988391
SOCIALIST PARTY(INDIA)- TELANGANA

Every farmer who has committed suicide has a story which needs to be heard. Every such story is a wake up call to us to act & prevent another one from happening. Lets not just share their GRAIN but also their PAIN.
We bring to you poignant stories from the field narrated by the farmers & field staff themselves.
We as KisanMitra have been working in 3 districts (Adilabad, Mancherial, Vikarabad) of Telangana with the District Administration for the past 1.5 years to alleviate Rural Distress and thereby Preventing Suicides. However we definitely need a lot more innovative ideas and enthusiastic people to join us in this journey towards realising our goal of “No Farmer Suicides”.
On the occasion of “World Suicide Prevention Day” we invite you to come join us in a discussion to explore options and share ideas on how we can together make this goal of “No Farmer Suicides” a reality.

IDIOT is a simple story of a couple, who explores the reasons of other gender’s co-
operation, kind gesture, help, selfishness, grabbing advantage of the opportunities etc.
Husband, a journalist, is grilled by his wife on trivial issues for an extra-marital affair of
her husband. 
Does she find her husband an innocent? 
How the Husband does is taken for a ride for courtesy?
How they explores the reasons of man’s kindness by envisaging their experiences
encountered enroot in their respective situations?
It’s all about the winning of values, culture & grooming over the situations, practicalities
& circumstances without getting carried away by the prevailing state of affairs. 
I am sure every wife would love her Husband to be an IDIOT like our character.

Music practice, for upcoming event.

This month, Cinephiles Film Club celebrates the history of Japanese anime film. This week we pay tribute to the Japanese master Hayao Miyazaki with the film whose success led to the founding of Studio Ghibli. Studio Ghibli has to its credits films which both broadened the parameters of animated films and which are among the highest earners in the form's history.

"Warrior/pacifist Princess Nausicaä desperately struggles to prevent two warring nations from destroying themselves and their dying planet."
- from IMDB

As part of the Indian Photography Festival - Hyderabad 2018, we would like to host a Talk and a slideshow/ projection of the photographs.

Music Practice for upcoming event.

Monoacting Finals. Out of 50, we chose 10 finalists and we will declare three winners after the finals, on Sept 14th with lights, costume and sound at Lamakaan-an Open Cultural Space.

Understand the concepts of electromagnetism by constructing a DC Motor

Folk Fitness is a new fitness concept , where for the first time Indian FOLK dances are fused with fitness .

Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, collaborative, social setting. Writing doesn't have to be all by oneself. We welcome anyone who writes, regardless of genre, language or age. We have members writing novels, short stories, poetry, screenplays, essays, school reports and more. What we do, basically: One of the members of Write Club (anyone with a participation count over 2 consecutive meetups) hosts a session. They bring forth a theme and writing exercises. We all then write to the host’s prompts and guidelines for about an hour. Once we're done writing, we read out our write-ups (optional). We also exchange feedback and constructively critique each other's works. Entry is free, anyone with an interest in writing can walk in. Bring your writing devices and we’re all set! We promise to provide you with good coffee and a super-creative conversation. We have Write Club sessions every Saturday afternoon – 3 to 6 PM

Annual dance showcase of Dancing Dolls

On this Sunday morning through afternoon come and explore wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Breads and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts and Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces. Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm For details: 9642731329. Entry Free. All are Welcome.

On September 17, 1948, the Indian army which was sent by the government had taken over the princely state of Hyderabad. Titled 'Operation Polo' and known as 'Police Action', the event annexed areas of present day Maharashtra and Karnataka, which were then under Hyderabad, to the Indian union.

The operation was initiated after Osman Ali Khan, the last and seventh monarch of the Asaf Jahi dynasty was deliberating between joining the Indian union and staying independent.

Anything but a simple takeover, Operation Polo had resulted in thousands of deaths, apparently at the hands of the Indian army (preceded by bouts of violence against citizens by the militia Razakaars run by Kasim Razvi, who later became the leader of the MIM). September 17 this year marks 70 years since the incident took place.

Mr. Burugula Narsing Rao (86) , then a college student, and someone who witnessed the murder of journalist Shoaibullah Khan (by the Razakaars) and what had transpired during the period will be speaking at Lamakaan on the occasion. So come join us for a discussion.

IT IS AN INTER SCHOOL ELOCUTION COMPETITION CALLED TALKERS' TASTE , FOR STUDENTS OF CLASSES 8 TO 10 ON THE THEME OF GANDHIJI'S LIFE AND MESSAGE . IT IS ORGANISED BY THE SARVODAYA INTERNATIONAL TRUST- THE ANDHRA PRADESH AND TELANGANA CHAPTERS WHICH IS AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION DEVOTED TO CREATING AWARENESS ABOUT THE LIFE AND MESSAGE OF GANDHIJI.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is organising a discussion with the refugees who are living in Hyderabad.

The dyeing part of the process is a major culprit where maximum harmful chemicals are used. Hence the need to appreciate and apply natural dyes on fabrics is a sustainable solution in the long run. Natural dyeing would cause no air, water or soil pollution and no harm to human skin if the herbs and minerals used in dyeing are ayurvedic and non toxic.

Many eco friendly companies and organisations claim they use LOW IMPACT DYES, but they do affect the environment and the human body. We need to adopt a no-impact dyeing because we are trying to maintain the natural life cycle

we would have a deep conversation on sustainability in dyes, organic clothing, and natural dyeing as a solution. I have been working on conscious fashion, natural dyed clothing and cretaing awareness on natural dyes for past 4 years and done several local and residential workshops in other locations.

This month, Cinephiles Film Club celebrates the history of Japanese anime. Paprika is one of the major successes of the 21st century.

"When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, all Hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist, Paprika, can stop it."
- from IMDB

Dhoolpet Ganesha is a Telugu documentary set during the 9-day Ganesha Festival, that tells the story of a community in the margins of the city of Hyderabad as they attempt to throw best Ganesha festival in town.

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

Our month of Coen Brothers' screenings includes a film by another director who paved the way for the kind of work the Coen Brothers did. The Long Goodbye (1973) updates Philip Marlowe, the iconic hard-boiled detective created by the novelist Raymond Chandler in the 1940s and who laid the template for many a classical Hollywood detective thriller. Marlowe now is a scruffy remnant of the 1960s, harassed by, among others, an incredibly fussy cat.

Moving Images in collaboration with Lamakaan
invites you to the screening of Yousuf Saeed's Film

"Khusrau Dariya Prem Ka"

Post-screening Q&A, discussion with the Director about the movie will follow.

ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

A talk on ‘Legacy of Quli Qutb Shah’ is being organized as part of Fourth Anniversary of Hyderabad Youth Mirror (HYM), a platform focused on youth, Hyderabad, and regional stuff.

Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of Hyderabad, not only laid foundation of iconic Charminar but also played vital role in promoting art, diversity and distinct features what we today associate with Hyderabad and Deccan.

The talk will explore contributions of Quli Qutb Shah in various spheres.

Entry is Free and Open to All.

Preserving Charminar from Encroachments

2018 marks 500 years since the Qutb Shahi dynasty was established in 1518 by Sultan Quli Qutb Shah. And 73 years later, his grandson and fourth king of the dynasty founded the city of Hyderabad, with the iconic Charminar being its foundation. Built to mark the new city's beginning and the end of a supposed plague, the edifice today is Hyderabad's face.

And 427 years since it was constructed, the Charminar has witnessed the city grow around it, having seen the end of two dynasties. But over time, the iconic structure has been subject to encroachments and disturbances, in spite of it being a national monument protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. While that in itself is not something new, how it has happened over time will is something we as citizens should look at, especially in terms of protecting our heritage.

And to understand that, or guest speaker will be Mr. Milan Kumar Chauley, who is the Superintending Archaeologist with the ASI, looking after all the national monuments in both Andhra and Telangana. Mr. Chauley will deliver a talk and also make a presentation about the Charminar and its surrounding encroachments.

About the speaker:
Mr. Milan Kumar Chauley first joined service as a Documentation Officer with Delhi government's archaeology department in 2002. He joined the ASI in 2003, working for its excavation branch in Bhubaneshwar and Delhi. In 2012, Mr. Chauley became a Superintending Archaeologist directly after writing the UPSC exam, following which he was appointed to the Telangana circle as the same in 2017.

ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

Rangasthalam Actors Studio is conducting a 2 days acting workshop.

It’s a perfect opportunity for you to hone your acting skills. The workshop will involve a lot of theatre games helpful to improve concentration, relaxation, observation and imagination. There would be improvisations to understand the moment to moment work. Exercises like sense memory and emotional memory would help actors to bring out their emotions realistically. Basics of characterization would be taught. That will help actors to create unique characters.
The workshop will cover voice modulation, vocal range and speech work. The workshop will enable the actors to build their confidence to perform.
.

Date- 25 Aug– 26 Aug

Time – 11.00 am to 6.00 pm

Venue- Lamakaan

Course Overview-
 Concentration and focus exercises
 Observation games and observed character
 Creative Imagination
 Relaxation and ease in performance
 Improvisations and storytelling
 Creating relationships and behaviour.
 Emotional memory and Sense Memory
 Characterization and character analysis
 Operative words and beats
 Voice culture and voice modulation
 Vocal range
 Physical awareness, flexibility and body rhythm.
 Body language, mannerisms, gestures and posture.

About the instructor – Kumar Nitin is an actor, director and actor trainer. He is a devoted theatre professional who has performed in more than 500 shows and directed many plays. He has extensive actor training experience. He is trained in western as well as Indian acting techniques. He has done MA in theatre and MFA in Acting form USA.
You can join the workshop by paying just Rs 1000. For admissions and admission related enquiry please contact on
Contact- rangasthalamactorsstudio@gmail.com
Mobile - 6309749717

#RangasthalamActorsStudio #RAS #actorslife #auditions #casting #theatre #drama #artist #play

Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, collaborative, social setting. Writing doesn't have to be all by oneself. We welcome anyone who writes, regardless of genre, language or age. We have members writing novels, short stories, poetry, screenplays, essays, school reports and more. What we do, basically: One of the members of Write Club (anyone with a participation count over 2 consecutive meetups) hosts a session. They bring forth a theme and writing exercises. We all then write to the host’s prompts and guidelines for about an hour. Once we're done writing, we read out our write-ups (optional). We also exchange feedback and constructively critique each other's works. Entry is free, anyone with an interest in writing can walk in. Bring your writing devices and we’re all set! We promise to provide you with good coffee and a super-creative conversation. We have Write Club sessions every Saturday afternoon – 3 to 6 PM

Apna Watan in collaboration with Lamakaan invites you to the screening of Yousuf Saeed's Film

"Campus Rising"

Post-screening Q&A, discussion with the Director about the movie will follow.

ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

Rangasthalam Actors Studio is conducting a 2 days acting workshop.

It’s a perfect opportunity for you to hone your acting skills. The workshop will involve a lot of theatre games helpful to improve concentration, relaxation, observation and imagination. There would be improvisations to understand the moment to moment work. Exercises like sense memory and emotional memory would help actors to bring out their emotions realistically. Basics of characterization would be taught. That will help actors to create unique characters.
The workshop will cover voice modulation, vocal range and speech work. The workshop will enable the actors to build their confidence to perform.
.

Date- 25 Aug– 26 Aug

Time – 11.00 am to 6.00 pm

Venue- Lamakaan

Course Overview-
 Concentration and focus exercises
 Observation games and observed character
 Creative Imagination
 Relaxation and ease in performance
 Improvisations and storytelling
 Creating relationships and behaviour.
 Emotional memory and Sense Memory
 Characterization and character analysis
 Operative words and beats
 Voice culture and voice modulation
 Vocal range
 Physical awareness, flexibility and body rhythm.
 Body language, mannerisms, gestures and posture.

About the instructor – Kumar Nitin is an actor, director and actor trainer. He is a devoted theatre professional who has performed in more than 500 shows and directed many plays. He has extensive actor training experience. He is trained in western as well as Indian acting techniques. He has done MA in theatre and MFA in Acting form USA.
You can join the workshop by paying just Rs 1000. For admissions and admission related enquiry please contact on
Contact- rangasthalamactorsstudio@gmail.com
Mobile - 6309749717

#RangasthalamActorsStudio #RAS #actorslife #auditions #casting #theatre #drama #artist #play

On this Sunday morning through afternoon come and explore wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Breads and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts and Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces. Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm For details: 9642731329. Entry Free. All are Welcome.

India to Australia on Bike by CANDIDA LOUIS
Candida Louis will be travelling to Australia by bike shortly.

#AustralasianOdyssey
Why Travel?: Although there exist multiple channels to empower women including literacy, financial security, rights education, etc., I personally
believe that travel and learning about multiple cultures, people and ideas through first-hand experience is the most powerful educational tool.

Why Me?: Hailing from a small town in India (Hubli) and having traveled extensively both within in India and internationally, I have experienced
first-hand, the growth as a person and in confidence levels enabled by travel. And, I have realized that people and world at large is not as bad or
dangerous as it is made to be on a daily basis. And, I want to spread this message as wide as possible.

Envisioned Societal Impact: Encourage women from semi-urban and rural parts of developing Asian countries discover themselves, gain
confidence and grow both personally and professionally through travel experiences.

Objective: To impart the Educational and Empowerment virtues and benefits of travel to the women folk in semi-urban and rural areas in
countries such as India, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and Australia.

Why Women?: Women in this part of the world, especially in the non-urban areas are still considered and treated as the weaker gender and are
dependent on men both socially and economically. Some of them who want to break this hold need to adequately educated.

CANDIDA LOUIS
RIDER PROFILE

Professional biker and travel designer, Candida Louis has led more than 34 customised biking group
tours, within India and internationally, having ridden in 14 Countries and 5 Continents, with the
highlight being a 7 month solo ride across 22 states in India covering 34,000 km. She has published
multiple blogs and articles about her journey and has been features in online and digital
publications across India.
With more than 13 years of biking experience, Candida is looking to winder the horizons for Indian
bikers and biking communities and invite them to lifechanging journeys across the world.

ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

Dramanon presents 'SHUT THE SPEAK UP' - A collection of short plays featuring actors from Dramanon's recent theatre workshop.

About the plays:

Whyducation
What is education? Should we trust it to do everything it promises? Or should we be asking for more? Do we ask our children what they think? And when we DO ask, do we really listen?
Written and Devised by: Akshita, Anushka & Harika
Directed by Harika Vedula
Cast: Akshita Upadhyayula & Anushka Shah

Looks Get in the Way
Appearances can be deceiving. In a world of Instagram and hashtags they've become unnecessarily important. So how do you get past that? The answer is that you have to hide in plain sight.
Written by D.M. Larson.
Adapted & Directed by: Rahul Ghosh
Cast: Preeti Ramesh & Vishwajit Ram

A Play about Color
A Play About Color, is originally a response to an invitation by teacher, playwright, director and script analyst Norman A. Bert to American university students to contribute their thoughts about being ethnically diverse in America.
This has been rewritten conceptualizing the essence of the play and its significance in the Indian context with cultural diversity, individual identities and belonging as key subjects.
Written by: Norman A. Bert & Various Others
Adapted & Directed by: Ganesh Nallari
Cast: Akruth Reddy, Deepika Mahidhara, Jessil J Velacheril, Monica Reddy & Satya Kethineedi

The Last Cigarette
A conversation between two people of two different generations with similar aspirations in life. One comes with fresh knowledge and the other comes with a full fledged experience. But how necessary are these to achieve what they aspire for?
Written By: Jayakrishna, Ravi Kumar & Sashidhar
Directed By: Sashidhar Kocharlakota
Cast: Jayakrishna Moida & Ravi Kumar Polasa

Priceless
What is art ? How does one measure the value of art? And what does Tagore have to do with all this ? Featuring a well traveled art connoisseur, an art loving museum owner, their better halves and a helper. Come find out for yourself in this bittersweet comedy that is aptly titled 'Priceless '.
Written & Directed by: Kanishka Dasgupta
Cast: Akshay Kalyan, Divya Gulecha, Nanda Kishore, Nandini Ramakuru & Sajin Sabu

Venue: Lamakaan
Age Limit: 15 yrs and above
Telebooking: 9985561341/7799060457/ 9701052861

This is a concert celebrating heirloom Indian Folk in its unique and original form. . Indian folklore and folk music is classical talent which many Indians remain unaware of. Given how vast and diverse the country is, and the fact that at about every 100 kilometers a different dialect is spoken, its musical traditions have been woefully neglected for lack of interest, knowledge and touristic value.It is my humble effort to revive and keep true Indian folk music alive not only in India but also on the international diaspora. My music concerts are just not about singing, but narrating the history and interpretation of every pastoral folk rendition accompanied by authentic instrumentals. In this particular concert, I will take the audience through a journey from North to South India through folk music in its original language. I would be singing almost 20 folk songs in 10+ different languages.I had first done this concert in India International Centre in Delhi, followed by yet another detailed version of it in India High Commission London. I now want to spread awareness around Indian folk and take it within Indian and abroad.

We conclude our month of the Coen Brothers' films with Barton Fink (1991). The title character, Fink, is a celebrated playwright invited by a Hollywood producer to write for films. He arrives in LA to a writer's block and the company of a murderer. The film won the brothers the top prize at Cannes.

Palestine is a place of immense natural diversity and an ancient, unique history stretching back an astounding 11,000 years. The Palestinians are a warm and welcoming people with a rich culture living under exceptionally challenging circumstances because of the brutally enforced Israeli military occupation.

We will look at various facets of life in Palestine through photographs and personal experiences. These comprise dance, theater, art and education as much as segregation, house demolitions, tear gas and bullets that are everyday realities in Palestinian lives.

AM DINESH CHINDALURU I AM FROM ANDHRA PRADESH,ONE OF THE MEMBER IN TELANGANA STATE FILM CHAMBAR OF COMMERCE (PRODUCER) & BUT MY PASSION MORE THAN DIRECTION "SVCA" PRODUCTION NO- 1 ALREADY FILM SHOOTING DONE 2016,RIGHT NOW WE ARE PROMOTIONS START,MUST AND SHOULD PLEASE SUPPORT TO ME,THESE IS SMALL BUDGET MOVIE.WE ARE TEAM TRY TO OUR FEATURE FILM "TITLE" LOGO LAUNCHIHNG LIKE TO INTERST OUR "LAMAKAAN" PLEASE MY INTENSION UNDERSTAND TO GIVE ME JUST 2HOURS.WE ARE ALL TEAM MEMBERS OF 20 ONLY WILL BE COME.
Official Facebook Page :Sri Venkateswara Creative Arts
Official Twitter Page :SVCA_official

UNVEILING ‘TITLE’ & ‘RELEASE DATE’
ON AUGUST 31ST AT LAMAKAAN 12:00PM

A play about a middle-aged man who places an obituary advertisement in local newspapers even when he is alive and disappears. Once when he is caught, the police come face-to-face with a hard-hitting set of incidents which made him take up such a bizarre decision.

Inspired by a true story

Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, collaborative, social setting. Writing doesn't have to be all by oneself. We welcome anyone who writes, regardless of genre, language or age. We have members writing novels, short stories, poetry, screenplays, essays, school reports and more. What we do, basically: One of the members of Write Club (anyone with a participation count over 2 consecutive meetups) hosts a session. They bring forth a theme and writing exercises. We all then write to the host’s prompts and guidelines for about an hour. Once we're done writing, we read out our write-ups (optional). We also exchange feedback and constructively critique each other's works. Entry is free, anyone with an interest in writing can walk in. Bring your writing devices and we’re all set! We promise to provide you with good coffee and a super-creative conversation. We have Write Club sessions every Saturday afternoon – 3 to 6 PM

K-Circle is today India's oldest quiz club, formed in 1972, and is based in the twin cities of Hyderabad & Secunderabad. This Saturday would be the K-Circle Quiz of the Month at Lamakaan which would be a lively, engaging and informally informative quiz session that anybody is welcome to attend! A motley group, K-Circle is open to members of all ages. We are a truly informal club as we don’t have a form for new entrants to fill. There are no registrations, no frills, no badges, no pins/medals, no passwords. . . if you come in late, you just may have to perch on the window sill, but that's about it! The quiz would be a team event, with the teams being formed on spot. Do bring your friends and family along as well for what should surely be a thrilling Saturday evening! K-Circle quizzes have the well-deserved reputation of being thoroughly researched, highly interesting and innovative (far removed from the mugging-from-GK books sort of quiz that is all too common hereabouts). We meet every Saturday at a pre-decided location in the twin cities. Information regarding upcoming sessions is updated on the website - www.kcircle.com As well as our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/kcircle/ You can also add yourself to our subscribers' mailing list by sending an email to kckcircle@gmail.com.

Based on one of the finest works of Agatha Christie. A murder mystery that enthralls audience till the end..

On this Sunday morning through afternoon come and explore wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Breads and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts and Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces. Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm For details: 9642731329. Entry Free. All are Welcome.

Discover the world of gorgeous lettering without dip pens or brush pens. Faux calligraphy – calligraphy created with any writing instrument at hand ( regular pen, pencil, chalk etc..), this calligraphy technique will allow you to create beautiful lettering with regular tools at hand; plus develop muscle memory, that will prove to be of much use on pursuance of dip pen calligraphy.
What you’ll learn:
• Faux calligraphy ( majuscles as well as miniscules) worksheets + exemplar
• Different writing styles using faux calligraphy technique ( worksheets will be provided)
• At the end of the workshop participants will create a floral wreath with their name in it as a recap of what they learnt in the 3 hour workshop.
ALL SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED
FEE- ₹1500
(Age group: 12+)
for registration contact : nsharmila2014@gmail.com

In light of the recent events that have taken place in many parts of the country and one of our own revolutionary poet Varavara Rao being arrested along with the other arrests and raids that have plagued the homes of people like Prof. K. Satyanarayana, Lamakaan is hosting a panel discussion this Sunday, 2 September, 2018 from 3:30PM to 6PM on dissent and democracy, in order to debate the current government's approach to silence the voices of people who speak for the marginalised in our civil society today. We have an emminent list of panelists that includes Prof. K. Satyanarayana (EFLU), Prof. Susie Tharu, Prof. Thirumal. P (UoH), Prof. N. Manohar Reddy (NALSAR), Dr. Jayashree Subramanian (Independent Researcher), Prof. Harjinder Singh Laltu (IIIT) and Dr. Sherin B.S. (EFLU). Dr. Sherin B. S. will also moderate the session.

An honest portrayal of the Most Celebrated Works Gulzar Sahab, Manto Sahab and Premchand Sahab. The stories of honesty, humanity, dark humor and insanity. A roller coaster ride of emotions through a set of 3 crafted performances.

Consists of 3 short plays:
1) nishaana
2) poos की raat
3) khuda hafiz

This month, Cinephiles Film Club celebrates the history of Japanese anime film. We start with one of the newest landmarks, the highest-grossing anime film yet, Makato Shinkai's 'Your Name'.

" Two strangers find themselves linked in a bizarre way. When a connection forms, will distance be the only thing to keep them apart? "
- from IMDB

On the eve of the historic day when Supreme Court delivers its judgement, the LGBTQ comunity along with its allies meets in solidarity and discuss the journey so far and reflect on the judgement, whichever way it goes.

At a time when independent journalistic freedom is being heavily curtailed, mainstream media is dancing to the tunes of the ruling or capitalist class of the country. Vocal voices against atrocities against Dalits, Adivasis and other left activists are being jailed and their houses raided. This comes exactly a year after the murder that shocked the progressive sphere of the country - the death of rationalist and journalist Gauri Lankesh


About the Speaker
Mr Paranjoy is a very evocative journalist, known for his stringent placement against exploitative industries. Paranjoy was the chief editor of Economic and Political Weekly until 2017 and is an alumnus of the St. Stephen’s College, Delhi and the Delhi School of Economics. He, in his resplendent career of over four decades has ventured into print, television radio and all versions of public media. He is a prolific author, and a diligent commentator. He is a very zealous figure in the intellectual spaces of the country and has spoken largely on the political economy and media. He is a visiting faculty to prestigious institutes like the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, University of Delhi, Indian Institute of Management and so on. He has also been a member to the Press Council of India on the nomination of University Grants Commission for a period of three years. He also donned the hat of the President of the Foundation for Media Professionals for two years. He has also penned many insightful books including The Gas Wars, Crony Capitalism and the Ambanis, Media Ethics, Truth Fairness and Objectivity, Divided We Stand, India In A Time of Coalitions to name a few. He has also directed documentaries. ‘Idiot Box or Window of Hope’, ‘Koyla ya Kaala Shaap’ are to name a few.

All are welcome, entry free.

From booking cases against dissenting voices to mob lynching, the socio-political atmosphere today in the country has become that of fear. Be it student leaders or rights activists, labels such as “urban naxals” and “anti-nationals” are being thrown at those who differ and voice their opinion, especially against the ruling government.

It is in that context that Jawaharlal Nehru University research scholar Umar Khalid, who faced an attack on his life, will discuss aforementioned subjects in conversation with Arunank Latha, student leader from Osmania University this Friday evening at 4 pm. We at Lamakaan invite all of you to be part of the discussion

India Foundation for the Arts (IFA)
in collaboration with
Lamakaan
presents

Imagined Homeland - a counterpose to the colonial-anthropological representation of tribes in India
a presentation by Sharbendu De

Friday, September 07, 2018 | 07:30 PM | Lamakaan
Off-Road No 1, Banjara Hills, Opposite GVK One, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500 034

Join us for a presentation by lens-based visual artist Sharbendu De on the lives of the Lisus, an indigenous forest-dwelling community located on the Indo-Myanmar border of Arunachal Pradesh. Sharbendu will share his photographic and video work through an understanding of the stereotypes and politics of representation of marginalised communities.

Sharbendu De is a lens-based visual artist, academic, and writer. His work explores the intersections between documentary and conceptual approaches. Symbolism, mythology, and dream interpretation influence his art practice. He has an MA in Photojournalism from the University of Westminster, London (2010). His six-year-long photographic project Imagined Homeland is soon to be exhibited at Prix Voies Off in Arles, France, and at the Indian Photography Festival at Hyderabad. Sharbendu grew up in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands but presently lives in New Delhi.

Sharbendu De received a grant under the Arts Research programme, made possible with support from Titan Company Limited.

ENTRY FREE & OPEN TO ALL!!!

Enact a 4 to 7 minute monologue. 10 finalist will get a chance to perform on 14th Sept on stage, with lights, sound and basic makeup. Three winners will be given certificate and prize.
Registration- Entry fee Rs 50 and fill the form and send it to rangasthalamactorsstudio@gmail.com or contact 6309749717.

Language – Telugu, Hindi and English
First round – 8 th Sept Lamakaan-an Open Cultural Space.
Final Round - Sept 14th with lights, costume and sound at Lamakaan-an Open Cultural Space.
Three prizes will be given...

Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, collaborative, social setting. Writing doesn't have to be all by oneself. We welcome anyone who writes, regardless of genre, language or age. We have members writing novels, short stories, poetry, screenplays, essays, school reports and more. What we do, basically: One of the members of Write Club (anyone with a participation count over 2 consecutive meetups) hosts a session. They bring forth a theme and writing exercises. We all then write to the host’s prompts and guidelines for about an hour. Once we're done writing, we read out our write-ups (optional). We also exchange feedback and constructively critique each other's works. Entry is free, anyone with an interest in writing can walk in. Bring your writing devices and we’re all set! We promise to provide you with good coffee and a super-creative conversation. We have Write Club sessions every Saturday afternoon – 3 to 6 PM

Theyyam is a fascinating ritualistic art form, very unique to Kerala. It is a colorful, expressive and transcendent experience both for the artist and the audience. Few Indians and westerners have explored this art so far. I have captured some of its beauty with my lens following artists and watching many Theyyams for months. My book 'Theyyam: Merging with the Divine' is going to be published shortly. The book is a collection of the photographs I have taken and folktales of Theyyams that I have gathered from artists and local experts.

Kalabitan presents "Saga of the Rains" a collage of classical rain Ragas, poems and Bengali Songs at Lamakaan on 8 September 2018, Saturday, 7.30 PM. Artists are Barnali & Lahari (Vocal), Sohini & Swapan (Recitation) and Abhijit (Tabla).
Entry Free

Contact: 9440543341

I created this workshop for who interested in Watercolour painting..!!

CITIZEN'S VOICE ON
'THREAT TO DEMOCRACY AND CONSTITUTION OF INDIA'

INTERACTION WITH PANELISTS:

1- Sandeep Pandey: Magasasay Award Winner; Founder Member-Socialist Party(India);
2- Dr Kalapala Baburao: retd Chief Scientist, IICT; President-Human Rights Forum-Hyderabad;
3- Adv Syed Taraq Quadri: General Secretary-Soofi Academy; former State Minorities Commission Member
4- Sagar Dhara: former UNEP consultant; Author of two Supreme Court Committee Reports
5- Ravela Somaiah: Convenor-Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Vignana Samiti
6- Smt Sajaya Kakarla, Director at Caring Citizens Collective, columnist, social activist.

All Citizens Welcome

Dr Lubna Sarwath, General Secretary & Spokesperson, 9963002403
Gopal Patangay, Vice President & Treasurer, 9985988391
SOCIALIST PARTY(INDIA)- TELANGANA

Every farmer who has committed suicide has a story which needs to be heard. Every such story is a wake up call to us to act & prevent another one from happening. Lets not just share their GRAIN but also their PAIN.
We bring to you poignant stories from the field narrated by the farmers & field staff themselves.
We as KisanMitra have been working in 3 districts (Adilabad, Mancherial, Vikarabad) of Telangana with the District Administration for the past 1.5 years to alleviate Rural Distress and thereby Preventing Suicides. However we definitely need a lot more innovative ideas and enthusiastic people to join us in this journey towards realising our goal of “No Farmer Suicides”.
On the occasion of “World Suicide Prevention Day” we invite you to come join us in a discussion to explore options and share ideas on how we can together make this goal of “No Farmer Suicides” a reality.

IDIOT is a simple story of a couple, who explores the reasons of other gender’s co-
operation, kind gesture, help, selfishness, grabbing advantage of the opportunities etc.
Husband, a journalist, is grilled by his wife on trivial issues for an extra-marital affair of
her husband. 
Does she find her husband an innocent? 
How the Husband does is taken for a ride for courtesy?
How they explores the reasons of man’s kindness by envisaging their experiences
encountered enroot in their respective situations?
It’s all about the winning of values, culture & grooming over the situations, practicalities
& circumstances without getting carried away by the prevailing state of affairs. 
I am sure every wife would love her Husband to be an IDIOT like our character.

Music practice, for upcoming event.

This month, Cinephiles Film Club celebrates the history of Japanese anime film. This week we pay tribute to the Japanese master Hayao Miyazaki with the film whose success led to the founding of Studio Ghibli. Studio Ghibli has to its credits films which both broadened the parameters of animated films and which are among the highest earners in the form's history.

"Warrior/pacifist Princess Nausicaä desperately struggles to prevent two warring nations from destroying themselves and their dying planet."
- from IMDB

As part of the Indian Photography Festival - Hyderabad 2018, we would like to host a Talk and a slideshow/ projection of the photographs.

Music Practice for upcoming event.

Monoacting Finals. Out of 50, we chose 10 finalists and we will declare three winners after the finals, on Sept 14th with lights, costume and sound at Lamakaan-an Open Cultural Space.

Understand the concepts of electromagnetism by constructing a DC Motor

Folk Fitness is a new fitness concept , where for the first time Indian FOLK dances are fused with fitness .

Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, collaborative, social setting. Writing doesn't have to be all by oneself. We welcome anyone who writes, regardless of genre, language or age. We have members writing novels, short stories, poetry, screenplays, essays, school reports and more. What we do, basically: One of the members of Write Club (anyone with a participation count over 2 consecutive meetups) hosts a session. They bring forth a theme and writing exercises. We all then write to the host’s prompts and guidelines for about an hour. Once we're done writing, we read out our write-ups (optional). We also exchange feedback and constructively critique each other's works. Entry is free, anyone with an interest in writing can walk in. Bring your writing devices and we’re all set! We promise to provide you with good coffee and a super-creative conversation. We have Write Club sessions every Saturday afternoon – 3 to 6 PM

Annual dance showcase of Dancing Dolls

On this Sunday morning through afternoon come and explore wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Breads and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts and Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces. Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm For details: 9642731329. Entry Free. All are Welcome.

On September 17, 1948, the Indian army which was sent by the government had taken over the princely state of Hyderabad. Titled 'Operation Polo' and known as 'Police Action', the event annexed areas of present day Maharashtra and Karnataka, which were then under Hyderabad, to the Indian union.

The operation was initiated after Osman Ali Khan, the last and seventh monarch of the Asaf Jahi dynasty was deliberating between joining the Indian union and staying independent.

Anything but a simple takeover, Operation Polo had resulted in thousands of deaths, apparently at the hands of the Indian army (preceded by bouts of violence against citizens by the militia Razakaars run by Kasim Razvi, who later became the leader of the MIM). September 17 this year marks 70 years since the incident took place.

Mr. Burugula Narsing Rao (86) , then a college student, and someone who witnessed the murder of journalist Shoaibullah Khan (by the Razakaars) and what had transpired during the period will be speaking at Lamakaan on the occasion. So come join us for a discussion.

IT IS AN INTER SCHOOL ELOCUTION COMPETITION CALLED TALKERS' TASTE , FOR STUDENTS OF CLASSES 8 TO 10 ON THE THEME OF GANDHIJI'S LIFE AND MESSAGE . IT IS ORGANISED BY THE SARVODAYA INTERNATIONAL TRUST- THE ANDHRA PRADESH AND TELANGANA CHAPTERS WHICH IS AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION DEVOTED TO CREATING AWARENESS ABOUT THE LIFE AND MESSAGE OF GANDHIJI.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is organising a discussion with the refugees who are living in Hyderabad.

The dyeing part of the process is a major culprit where maximum harmful chemicals are used. Hence the need to appreciate and apply natural dyes on fabrics is a sustainable solution in the long run. Natural dyeing would cause no air, water or soil pollution and no harm to human skin if the herbs and minerals used in dyeing are ayurvedic and non toxic.

Many eco friendly companies and organisations claim they use LOW IMPACT DYES, but they do affect the environment and the human body. We need to adopt a no-impact dyeing because we are trying to maintain the natural life cycle

we would have a deep conversation on sustainability in dyes, organic clothing, and natural dyeing as a solution. I have been working on conscious fashion, natural dyed clothing and cretaing awareness on natural dyes for past 4 years and done several local and residential workshops in other locations.

This month, Cinephiles Film Club celebrates the history of Japanese anime. Paprika is one of the major successes of the 21st century.

"When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, all Hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist, Paprika, can stop it."
- from IMDB

Dhoolpet Ganesha is a Telugu documentary set during the 9-day Ganesha Festival, that tells the story of a community in the margins of the city of Hyderabad as they attempt to throw best Ganesha festival in town.